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The Dorset Gardens Trust

Aims are to identify, conserve and safeguard Dorset's historic parks, gardens and historic landscapes.

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Activities & Mission

Aims are to identify, conserve and safeguard Dorset's historic parks, gardens and historic landscapes.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£21,709
Latest Expenditure
£14,274

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 65.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 65.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£21,709
£14,2740 / 14
2023
£26,832
£16,3220 / 12
2022
£18,380
£18,1860 / 15
2021
£17,135
£15,9420 / 10

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Frequently asked questions about The Dorset Gardens Trust

What does The Dorset Gardens Trust do?

Aims are to identify, conserve and safeguard Dorset's historic parks, gardens and historic landscapes.

How much income did The Dorset Gardens Trust report in 2024?

The Dorset Gardens Trust reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Dorset Gardens Trust registered as a charity?

The Dorset Gardens Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 November 1990 as charity number 1000743. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs The Dorset Gardens Trust?

The Dorset Gardens Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Dorset Gardens Trust operate?

The Dorset Gardens Trust operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Dorset Gardens Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Dorset Gardens Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000743.

Details

Address
Wessex House
66 High Street
Honiton
Devon
EX14 1PD
Registration Date
5 November 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1000743
Charity Number
1000743

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Trustees

CHRIS CLARKE
Dr HAZEL ANNE ATHERTON
Katherine Lynne Cove
LUCILLE ANN WILLIAMS
MR R BURDEN
MRS S FITZGERALD
SIR WILLIAM JOHN EDWARD HANHAM
Susan Jaqueline Arnold

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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